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Pasadena Highlands is a luxurious retirement community in Pasadena, CA, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring thoughtfully furnished and upscale amenities, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Nutritious meals, maintenance services, and scheduled transportation are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Understanding residents’ needs and habits, the community provides personalized care plans.
Social events, exercises, and a variety of recreational opportunities ensure residents can live actively and make friends. Spacious outdoors and cozy rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation. Set in the lively residential area of Pasadena, near bus stops and restaurants, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. This retirement community has a wide range of care options, making it one of the best choices for senior living in California.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Pasadena Highlands is legally operated by Wellquest 625 Pasadena Llc; Wellquest Living Llc, and administrated by Thomas Rekowski.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
20 points below the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 56 out of 100. Letter grade F. 20 points below the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 7 | 3 | This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.4 | 2 | This facility has 20% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 20% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 31 | 16 | This facility has 94% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (31 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 94% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 20 | 13 | This facility has 54% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 54% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 16 | 10 | This facility has 60% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 470 / 502 / 570 / 805 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pasadena's city center to Pasadena Highlands's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Pasadena Highlands is located in Pasadena, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Pasadena Highlands |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Pasadena (Pasadena Council District 2) | 245
Facility
245
CA AVG
103
Rank
#97 / 1658 | Yes |
85
Facility
85
CA AVG
57
Rank
#290 / 2093 | 5 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#987 / 1486 |
86.5%
Facility
86.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#340 / 1249 | A- | Wellquest 625 Pasadena LLC; Wellquest Living LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Hollywood Hills Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Los Angeles (Central La) | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#563 / 1658 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2093 | 4 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1356 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#885 / 1486 |
55.8%
Facility
55.8%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1081 / 1249 | - | Pacifica Hollywood LLC; Hollywood Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Mission Viejo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Mission Viejo | 110
Facility
110
CA AVG
103
Rank
#644 / 1658 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1393 / 2093 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1486 |
75.5%
Facility
75.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#681 / 1249 | - | Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Central Whittier |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Whittier (East Whittier) | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
103
Rank
#840 / 1658 | Yes |
83
Facility
83
CA AVG
57
Rank
#338 / 2093 | 6 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1222 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#392 / 1486 |
57.6%
Facility
57.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1063 / 1249 | - | Brea Whittier LLC; Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Silverado Rolling Hills Memory Care Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Torrance (Walteria) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1017 / 1658 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2093 | - | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1388 / 1486 |
64.7%
Facility
64.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#958 / 1249 | - | Silverado Rolling Hills LLC& Silverado Senior Liv | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Pasadena Highlands is in the Pasadena Council District 2 neighborhood of Pasadena.
The legal owner and operator of Pasadena Highlands is Wellquest 625 Pasadena Llc; Wellquest Living Llc.
Pasadena Highlands has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Pasadena Highlands's occupancy is 87%.
Thomas Rekowski is the administrator of Pasadena Highlands.
Pasadena Highlands has 245 beds.
Pasadena Highlands has had 12 recently reported deficiencies.
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